My wife an I bought a BMW because she always wanted one. At 25,000 miles it needed ball joints and 50,000 it needed ball joints and guess what now at 75,000 they are wanting us to replace the ball joints. The car is making the mechanics a very good living. Service is the best I have seen in recommending every little thing get repaired or checked. Our last service cost us about $1300 and I told them I am not replacing the ball joints yet.

In comparison to my 850 which has about 220,000 miles on it. I have replaced the timimg belt twice, brakes and regular oil changes air cleaners a few belts and I think that is about it. And we still take it on holidays over the BMW as it has more room.

I expect to put another 35,000 miles on it this year. I think when I hit the 350,000 mile mark I will look at another volvo. I only wish they had the diesel in Canada.

We will not be looking at another BMW. Definitely fun to drive but not worth the price when you look at maintenance.

brad